The Flatlanders - Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock three of Texas most respected singer/songwriters, return with HILLS AND VALLEYS. The three friends pooled their diverse, yet complimentary songwriting talents and co-wrote eight of the 13 tracks on the record, their first in 5 years and only 4th studio album in 30 years. HILLS AND VALLEYS was produced by Grammy. Award winning producer Lloyd Maines (Dixie Chicks, Robert Earl Keen, Terry Allen), who also appears on the album playing acoustic guitar, Dobro, pedal steel and more.